Weekly Waldorf art education for homeschool families Art is not something I’m familiar with. Growing up, I thrived in theater and music, but never art. Unfortunately, I always felt like “I wasn’t good” or “that’s not my thing.” I’m sad about this! Since homeschooling my children, I’ve come to realize that I’m indeed a wonderful…
Waldorf Art in our Homeschool
How we brought the Waldorf method of art, in both sequence and materials, into our home learning environment. Incorporating beautiful art has been more of a joy for us than I ever could have imagined. My son, for his entire life, has “hated art”. Now, I never pushed him. I have, asked him to write…
simple torn paper collage
We are excited to share our next Bible craft with you today!! We are making crafts through the Bible, and this week we read about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and how they stood up for their belief in YHWH, the one true God! {This post contains affiliate links, please see my disclosure policy.} This Bible activity is…
art utensils for kids
Here is our list of favorite art utensils for kids! I hope you find some inspiration and ideas from our art bin utensil suggestions! Let us know which ones are your favorites!! {This post contains affiliate links, please see my disclosure policy.} My daughter is increasingly interested in art. She loves coloring on paper — particularly blank paper….
abstract painting for children
I recently shared my journey into abstract painting. My daughter adores painting too, and her artwork has made its way on every wall in every room. It is simple to help children paint their own masterpieces. You can give them free reign or allow them to choose a couple special colors. {This post contains affiliate links,…
paper plate apple craft
This paper plate apple craft is a simple craft that can be adapted to any child’s needs or interests! It can be used during the typical harvest time of September or as an extension craft for Bible time, like we did here. I hope you and your children enjoy creating something imperfect together <3 We…
simple art provocation
My girl loves to draw. It is amazing to watch her little mind and fingers work together and create little masterpieces. I think so amazing to me because my son had zero interest in art until recently. Sweet enough, she is making him interested in exploring! {This post contains affiliate links, please see my disclosure policy.} …
tissue paper flower art
The kids enjoyed making this simple tissue paper flower art. I showed them how I was making mine, and then let them create however they wanted! I love presenting an idea for them and sitting back to see what my children will create with their capable fingers and creative minds! Giving them tissue paper squares,…
top ten sensory play ideas for valentine’s day
I’m so excited to bring you ten sensory play ideas for Valentine’s Day! I love providing my children with hands on experiences and these ideas will get your little ones’ hands messy and excited for many different tactile experiences. Water, glitter, foam, felt, noodles, yarn, beans, so many options!! And these ideas are simple enough…
storytelling through painting
A couple of days ago, my husband was flipping through channels, trying desperately to find a football game {we don’t have cable}, and we came upon the PBS station. Just a man with his easel and paint and brushes. He was painting a boat in a lightning storm. And we all just stopped and watched…
rethinking arts and crafts: a reggio inspired approach
I have had many revelations about getting to know my children. Their intensities and personalities. Who they are and what they desire from life and me and themselves. One of the subjects I am attempting to figure out is the world of arts and crafts. I wrote about this previously in What is art :…
remembering with handprints
I want to remember my little sweethearts’ hands. I want to cherish the time when my son’s hands were so so chunky. And my daughter’s little graspy fingers. I wrote about how we make handprints on canvas every year. I don’t have any pictures of the process because I am just praying that we get it…
